Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests temporary shutdowns

  • Forest Service Road No. 42 off Doublehead Gap Road leads to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Gilmer County. The USDA Forest Service has temporarily shut down several trails due to Covid-19 virus social distancing concerns, including Springer Mountain. For a link to area trail closures, go to fs.usda.gov/conf.
    Forest Service Road No. 42 off Doublehead Gap Road leads to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Gilmer County. The USDA Forest Service has temporarily shut down several trails due to Covid-19 virus social distancing concerns, including Springer Mountain. For a link to area trail closures, go to fs.usda.gov/conf.
  • Forest Service Road No. 42 off Doublehead Gap Road leads to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Gilmer County. The USDA Forest Service has temporarily shut down several trails due to Covid-19 virus social distancing concerns, including Springer Mountain. For a link to area trail closures, go to fs.usda.gov/conf.
    Forest Service Road No. 42 off Doublehead Gap Road leads to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Gilmer County. The USDA Forest Service has temporarily shut down several trails due to Covid-19 virus social distancing concerns, including Springer Mountain. For a link to area trail closures, go to fs.usda.gov/conf.

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is temporarily shutting down all dispersed camping corridors, day-use areas, trailhead facilities and other recreation sites on the Blue Ridge Ranger District to protect public health and safety.

The decision aligns with state and local measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“We continually consult with local leaders in our communities, in order to be in alignment with local decisions that protect human health and safety,” said Edward Hunter, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests’ acting forest supervisor. “The health and safety of our employees and the public remain our top priority.”